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ratstick's review against another edition
5.0
It was weird and completely unexpected from Palahniuk. But as usual, he fails to disappoint.
jaspalm's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
hennerennery's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Really picks up about halfway through. Disgusting vignettes in the first half (which I’m all for) that start to loop together in a satisfying way once more information gets revealed about Rant and company. Solid book all around and I needed a nice light read. Anyway, back to McCarthy…
ihateprozac's review against another edition
3.0
The novel begins as a tale of fucked up youth Rant Casey, told in hindsight after his death some few years later. It then turns into a weird government conspiracy and examination of a dystopian social structure and pastime called "party crashing". It THEN evolves into a sci-fi themed text about the premises of time travel and the paradoxes it presents.
It was interesting enough, and although the constant shifts in theme were gradual enough that they didn't seem jarring, it was still a little odd to read in hindsight. Also, the oral history style is a bit hard to read, as you forget the names mentioned and who they represented in Rant's life, and I was bewildered by the daytime/nighttime symbols beside the interviewee's names for a while.
It was entertaining enough to read, but I wouldn't really recommend it.
It was interesting enough, and although the constant shifts in theme were gradual enough that they didn't seem jarring, it was still a little odd to read in hindsight. Also, the oral history style is a bit hard to read, as you forget the names mentioned and who they represented in Rant's life, and I was bewildered by the daytime/nighttime symbols beside the interviewee's names for a while.
It was entertaining enough to read, but I wouldn't really recommend it.
calamityrach's review against another edition
The most what the fucks I've ever experienced in one book. Seriously weird shit.
dnagornyi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sariene's review against another edition
2.0
Boring and predictable. No payoff, I got to the end and asked "is that all?" This is Palahniuk either trying too hard, or not at all. I can't quite tell which.
andre_61's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0